Author Topic: Romney Marshes Ride, Kent - Saturday 22nd August (Read 5288 times)

her_welshness · « **on:** 27 July, 2009, 11:45:55 am »

Apologies to Reggie Regulator in advance and I hope (preety sure) that it will not impinge on t'other ride seeing as its in Ken'(t).

2 years ago Ian (from our lovely parish in Lewisham) did this ride Lewisham Cyclists - Romney Marshes 07
which for me is my favourite ride of all time, the combination of the weather, the people and the landscape was superb.

I and 2 others from our parish will be meeting at London Bridge station, between 8a.m. and 8.15 a.m. to get the 8.38 train to Folkestone Central, arriving at 10.17. This is a circular pootle around the coast and then through the Romney Marshes and then back on quiet roads and the canals back into Folkestone.

Lunch will most likely be at:
The Pilot Inn Dungeness - Home page - Great food, great history and great fun

Although we could head to Lydd for lunch and stop to look at the lovely church there.

Total mileage: around 60 miles and extremely FLAT.

Swimming encouraged, and most definitely a pint back in Folkestone at the end.

ianrauk · « **Reply #1 on:** 27 July, 2009, 10:13:26 pm »

i'm looking good for this

Jurek · « **Reply #2 on:** 27 July, 2009, 10:15:58 pm »

Wish I was....
I remember this ride from two years ago - t'were a good'un.

Unfortunately it clashes with Greg's Kings Lynn thingy

But reading through your link, as Ian says, it definitely does warrant repeating

*strokes chin whilst looking at possibilities of repeating the ride in teh bleaker months.......*

her_welshness · « **Reply #3 on:** 28 July, 2009, 11:24:27 am »

Quote from: ianrauk on 27 July, 2009, 10:13:26 pm

i'm looking good for this

her_welshness · « **Reply #4 on:** 28 July, 2009, 11:30:43 am »

Quote from: jurek on 27 July, 2009, 10:15:58 pm

Wish I was....
I remember this ride from two years ago - t'were a good'un.

Unfortunately it clashes with Greg's Kings Lynn thingy

But reading through your link, as Ian says, it definitely does warrant repeating

*strokes chin whilst looking at possibilities of repeating the ride in teh bleaker months.......*

It was a great day with lots of memories - I remember Bill playing very nicely with the traffic

Adam · « **Reply #5 on:** 28 July, 2009, 12:02:08 pm »

Quote from: jurek on 27 July, 2009, 10:15:58 pm

Wish I was....
I remember this ride from two years ago - t'were a good'un.

Unfortunately it clashes with Greg's Kings Lynn thingy

But reading through your link, as Ian says, it definitely does warrant repeating

*strokes chin whilst looking at possibilities of repeating the ride in teh bleaker months.......*

+1 to all the above (apart from the doing the original ride)! Sorry, but I've also already said yes to Greg

so another time for this.

Auntie Helen · « **Reply #6 on:** 30 July, 2009, 02:23:21 pm »

I'm planning to come along on this one, although probably in the car (2 hours 10 mins each way, argh!) as the trains aren't going to work out at all well for me.

I am attracted by the 'Flat' aspect of the ride!

her_welshness · « **Reply #7 on:** 30 July, 2009, 02:29:09 pm »

Quote from: Auntie Helen on 30 July, 2009, 02:23:21 pm

I'm planning to come along on this one, although probably in the car (2 hours 10 mins each way, argh!) as the trains aren't going to work out at all well for me.

I am attracted by the 'Flat' aspect of the ride!

Yippee! I haven't seen you in ages A_H

orienteer · « **Reply #8 on:** 30 July, 2009, 05:02:29 pm »

This is possible for me; can get the Met to Moorgate and ride down to LB, if I get up early enough!

orienteer · « **Reply #9 on:** 31 July, 2009, 04:59:41 pm »

Just found the Met isn't running south of Harrow on the 22nd

Can either go via Picc and District to Monument (slow), or just drive to Folkestone - it's motorway all the way.

her_welshness · « **Reply #10 on:** 31 July, 2009, 05:16:42 pm »

Quote from: orienteer on 31 July, 2009, 04:59:41 pm

Just found the Met isn't running south of Harrow on the 22nd

Can either go via Picc and District to Monument (slow), or just drive to Folkestone - it's motorway all the way.

T'would be great to have you on the ride Orienteer!

Auntie Helen · « **Reply #11 on:** 31 July, 2009, 05:36:48 pm »

Orienteer, I'll be driving so you won't be alone turning up in a car!

Wowbagger · « **Reply #12 on:** 01 August, 2009, 06:48:11 pm »

I'd like to do this, but as it's only a day or two after I return from a >500-mile tour, I may not feel the same way when 22nd comes round.

Auntie Helen · « **Reply #13 on:** 01 August, 2009, 07:51:11 pm »

Rather an early start from Saafend, I would have thought, if you're going by train. Or would you drive it?

Wowbagger · « **Reply #14 on:** 01 August, 2009, 08:39:15 pm »

We might stay at daughter's house in Maidstone (daughter is in Morocco).

0824 from Maidstone West to Paddock Wood would do the trick.

her_welshness · « **Reply #15 on:** 02 August, 2009, 11:59:43 am »

Quote from: wowbagger on 01 August, 2009, 08:39:15 pm

We might stay at daughter's house in Maidstone (daughter is in Morocco).

0824 from Maidstone West to Paddock Wood would do the trick.

OOOh it would be great to see you guys!

orienteer · « **Reply #16 on:** 14 August, 2009, 11:40:46 am »

Is this ride still on?

her_welshness · « **Reply #17 on:** 14 August, 2009, 01:05:15 pm »

Thanks for the bump - the ride is still on!

I have been off the interwebs for a while as I am in the land of my fathers.

alinaee · « **Reply #18 on:** 15 August, 2009, 11:10:32 pm »

put me down for this ride too. i will be catching the train from london as well so if anyone need another person for the group save let me know.

Auntie Helen · « **Reply #19 on:** 16 August, 2009, 08:11:34 am »

Alina has been cycling with me today and last week, so I can vouch for her ability to do lots of miles on an ancient heavy three-speed shopper bike!

her_welshness · « **Reply #20 on:** 16 August, 2009, 10:09:06 am »

Fab - look forward to meeting you Alina

ianrauk · « **Reply #21 on:** 16 August, 2009, 10:20:41 pm »

Hi, may have a doubt for this.
Had an off on thursday on my commute to work in Ladywell Fields. Front wheel just went from under me throwing me to the tarmac. Thought I was ok apart from sone scapes and a bit bruising. Went to the hospital today as pain in ribs still painful. Had an x-ray and found I have a 3mm crack in one of my ribs..

Will have to see how I get on with my commute next week to see if I am fit for a longer ride on Saturday

her_welshness · « **Reply #22 on:** 17 August, 2009, 09:35:43 am »

Quote from: ianrauk on 16 August, 2009, 10:20:41 pm

Hi, may have a doubt for this.
Had an off on thursday on my commute to work in Ladywell Fields. Front wheel just went from under me throwing me to the tarmac. Thought I was ok apart from sone scapes and a bit bruising. Went to the hospital today as pain in ribs still painful. Had an x-ray and found I have a 3mm crack in one of my ribs..
Will have to see how I get on with my commute next week to see if I am fit for a longer ride on Saturday

Oh lawks - hope you are feeling better soon Ian - that sounds very painful

her_welshness · « **Reply #23 on:** 17 August, 2009, 07:53:47 pm »

Hullo chaps

Am establishing the numbers for this Saturday:

Definites:
her_welshness
Auntie_Helen
Jo
William
Trevor
Andrew
Kats
Orienteer
Alina
Del
Tom C
John

Possibles:
Ianrauk
Bill 'the legend that continues' Owen

Anyone else?

ianrauk · « **Reply #24 on:** 17 August, 2009, 08:59:01 pm »

yes, a mate of mine called Del.
He's coming over from Lewes.

Have you a gpx or mm of the route?

Author Topic: Romney Marshes Ride, Kent - Saturday 22nd August (Read 5288 times)

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